organization structure in which decision making and authority are concentrated at top levels of the firm. 1 the shared values, symbols, rituals, beliefs, and traditions of an organization. 3 organization structure in which authority and decision making is delegated to lower levels of the firm. 2 structure in which authority and responsibility move from top to bottom and each employee reports to only one manager. 7 the reorganization of a company in order to achieve greater efficiency and adapt to new markets. 6 personnel whose positions are typically advisory and/or facilitative in nature. 4 organization structure that temporarily networks replaceable firms that join together and leave as needed.